By Terri Ross This morning I woke up earlier than expected, laid in bed wondering if it was worth trying to go back to sleep. But then I had a thought—I would really like to go for a run. I checked the weather and it was 28 degrees outside. There...
READ MOREIt’s about this time of year when we start to notice food all around us. The Christmas treats are out the day after Halloween at the stores and it won’t be long before we will be treated by clients at the office, the neighbor brings over holiday...
READ MOREBy Deb Withington Parents often wonder if their children are getting enough exercise, and if they are, how much should they be getting? The World Health Organization (WHO), recommends 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily. So what...
READ MOREArapahoe Basin is already open and others will be opening soon behind it. Is your body ready? Three main areas you can work on to prepare your body include strength training, flexibility, and hydration. Start with these tips so you can have fun...
READ MOREBy: Shelby Nolan This isn’t likely, and I’ll tell you why. Weight change is determined by your energy intake and your energy expenditure. If you have a higher INTAKE than expenditure, meaning you are eating more and moving less, you will...
READ MOREBy Deb Withington I have heard many debates over what macro nutrients/foods should be included in a “weight conscious” meal plan. Should carbs be included, reduced or excluded completely? The answer to this question is dependent on...
READ MOREBy Deb Withington Does exercise improve a person’s mood? The short answer is yes. While some people may benefit more from exercise than others; most people will benefit from moderate to intense levels of exercise, according to research published...
READ MOREBy MJ There are an infinite number of ways to approach your training program. You can add or subtract weight, increase or decrease the number of sets and repetitions, or shorten your rest periods. You can also experiment with different exercises...
READ MOREBy Shelby Nolan Maybe you were told to weigh yourself at the same time and under the same circumstances, but you’re not sure why. Maybe you have had to weigh yourself multiple times a week and noticed drastic differences and were confused. Maybe...
READ MOREBy Shelby Nolan It is pretty regularly stated in the world of health, wellness, and fitness that calories play a huge part in both weight gain and weight loss. In terms of fitness, a common reason to gain weight, particularly muscle, is for a...
READ MOREBy Terri Ross “I’d like to start a workout regimen, but Terri, I just don’t have time”. I have heard this many times. Time is a precious commodity and it seems no one has enough of it. So what do you do when you are super busy but know you need...
READ MOREBy Terri Ross It’s that time of year again. The kids are in school, the weather is changing and you have a cold. Your head is stuffy, you’re coughing, and you have a session scheduled with your personal trainer. What do you do? The general rule I...
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